A6 [CONTENT BUILDER] A SOCIETY INTOLERANT OF DIFFERENCE by Ms Laureen Toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n Select 2 areas in which to conduct some research on. You will use the 'iceberg' model to help you consider REASONS and EVIDENCE of this occuring en-us 2020-07-07 16:06:32 UTC 2025-02-10 23:43:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png (1) INSTRUCTIONS: CLICK PLAY on the VIDEO below laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/649325478 RESEARCH any 2 areas. ADD NEW POST (click the plus sign) for each area (your choice) park the post underneath the coloured post-its to answer:

(1) what drives either growing acceptance or intolerance - research reasons

(2) what evidence is there. You should state the evidence, and link the news article, video etc. Click the hyperlink (paperclip) 
]]> 2020-07-07 16:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/649325478 OPTION 1 [PINK] laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/649325479  Greater inclusivity and acceptance towards the mentally and physically disabled [what drives this/reasons? what evidence is there?]

]]> 2020-07-07 16:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/649325479 OPTION 2 [GREEN] laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/649325480 Greater tolerance and even strong push for acceptance of the LGBTQ community, particularly among those in the 18-35 age group [what drives this/reasons? what evidence is there?] ]]> 2020-07-07 16:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/649325480 OPTION 3 [BLUE] laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/649325481 Greater tolerance of alternative political viewpoints and among Generation Z  (born after 1995) and Millennials (those born after ~ 1980)[what drives this/reasons? what evidence is there?]  ]]> 2020-07-07 16:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/649325481 OPTION 4 [YELLOW] laureen_toh https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/649325482 There are however signs of rising xenophobia and anti-foreigner sentiments indicating growing intolerance [what drives this/reasons? what evidence is there?]  ]]> 2020-07-07 16:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/649325482 https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/658204511 (1)There is a globally rising trend on the emphasis of acceptance (a big portion often linked to sexuality and race) and the idea of embracing oneself and their differences, especially prevalent on the Internet and social media. As a vast majority of people on the Internet spending the most number of hours tend to be aged between 18-35 in today's society, people between these ages are the ones with the most exposure and confrontations with such topics. Hence, this is one of the major factors which further promotes them to be mainly more accepting and at times even encouraging of embracing the inclusion of  the LGBTQ+ community. (2)The evidence can be seen from a poll by the National University of Singapore's Institute of Policy Studies found that nearly 15% of 60- to 64-year-olds saw nothing wrong with gay marriage in 2018, up from 11.4% among 55- to 59-year-olds in 2013. Meanwhile a majority of 25- to 29-year-olds asked in 2018 did not oppose adoption by gay couples. Link: ]]> 2020-07-20 06:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/658204511 https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/658216149 (1)Racism has always been prevalent globally whether it be 50 years ago or now, often due to the fixation on differences such as race, religion or even genetic origins. However, recent rising levels of xenophobia or anti-sentiments of foreigners indicating growing intolerance, seems to mainly stem from the fear of 'others' taking over 'us'. Be it in job opportunities, education qualifications or living spaces within a country. Therefore, government policies for allowing an increasing number of foreigners into the country may very well be the main driver of rising xenophobia and anti-foreigner sentiments. (2)The evidence is evident through how in Singapore, anti-foreigner sentiments dominate Internet chatter, so much so that “foreign trash Singapore” has become a Google auto-fill option. Link:]]> 2020-07-20 07:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/658216149 Vivi https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/660233227 (i)In the workplace, rising xenophobia stems from the fear of immigrants taking up better paying jobs, the feeling of being unequally treated, indirect favouritism, or giving privileges based on one's race or nationality.  On a broader level, it can stem from negative stereotypes portrayed by media, such as Chinese people being 'nerds' or even bad experiences with that particular race.
(ii) A survey by Singapore’s government-linked Institute of Policy Studies released this year showed that over 30 per cent of citizens and permanent residents felt that nationality-based prejudice had risen over the past five years.]]> 2020-07-22 15:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/660233227 Vivi https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/660261383 (i) There has been articles that are made over the recent years to share the stories of people with autism,dyslexia, and even people who are physically handicapped. Although  they have been labelled a minority, there has been greater inclusivity over the past years. The reasons can be that there are more people being aware that they exists in our society, more people helping, more confrontation with the needs of the disabled.
(ii) The government has a lot of initiatives dedicated to people with special needs. Community help is readily available and there are sufficient platforms where handicapped people can also build greater social connections with diverse groups, in the app MiFinder.]]> 2020-07-22 16:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/660261383 Snehan https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/660901458 1. ]]> 2020-07-23 09:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/660901458 Aimee https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/662299157 1) It is said that greater social acceptance has come as a result of more people ages 18 to 35 knowing someone who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender as well as the efforts of high profile public figures. A large majority (70%) says individuals simply knowing someone who is LGBT has  helped  a lot in terms of making society as whole more accepting.
2) An IPS survey  from 2018 showed that about half of those ages of 18 and 25 did not frown upon sex between adults of the same sex.
While people aged 65 and above, only 10 percent said that gay was not wrong]]> 2020-07-25 08:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/662299157 Aimee https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/662303205 1) Racist and xenophobic incidents have increased especially since the spread of Covid-19 around the world, many of them centered on the stereotypes that immigrants have poor personal hygiene and strange eating habits.
2) A Singaporean student was attacked in UK by two teenagers , with one of them stating, "I don't want your coronavirus in my country."]]> 2020-07-25 08:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/662303205 Sahithi https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/663227789 Increasing Xenophobic sentiments and intolerance for foreigners has been an upward trend for eons now. While colonialism in the past was a major expression of these sentiments, in today's times communal violence propagated through far-right nationalistic views seem to take its place. Germany is a prime example of this phenomenon, with scores of attacks on foreigners being on the rise since 2015. When  many people in a synagogue in Germany were attacked by Stephan Balliet, it almost seemed like an ironic repetition of Germany's past. However, when juxtaposed wit the rise in right-wing nationalism in Germany, the power of division becomes quite clear.]]> 2020-07-27 11:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/663227789 (3) Political tolerance has increased steadily over the years most notably in the two latest generations,Millenials and Gen Z.Compared to previous generations such as the Baby Boomers political intolerance was the norm rather than tolerance this is largely due to the climate of the world during that time with the worlds combat against second rate political ideologies such as Communism and Fascism which has largely contributed to their inability to tolerate opposing political views.The difference between baby boomers and the newer generations is the presence of the internet.The internet was invented on the year 1983 by Mr Tim Berners-Lee. Meaning that it has been around for the entire lives of the latest generations which can be accounted for the increase in political tolerance.The internet allows access to a vast array of different information increasing exposure to others and their views that has been brought about by the Internet and other information and communication technologies.The Internet has broadened the scope of public debate, by giving a voice to those who had previously been marginalized by media-political elites. The gains for political pluralism have been enormous.This increased information and exposure gave individuals a larger perspective on the world around them and of the different political agendas forming a political tolerance that has never been noticed before in human history-Williams https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/663243034 Evidence:can be seen from the rise of support of listening to other different groups from the 1980s]]> 2020-07-27 12:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/663243034 sornia https://padlet.com/laureen_toh/des4j6nsb9bvyi3n/wish/663419080 (1) one of the reasons that has cause a surge in xenophobia has been the false accusations upon the Chinese locals since the COVID-19 virus originated from China.
(2) whlist, covid-19 remains as one of the main aspect to surge xenophobia towards the chinese. Asians are also discriminated in countries where they work as migrant workers. 
For eg. 

" Chinese parent received an e-mail which said that "our Kiwi kids don't want to be in the same class with your disgusting virus spreaders".



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